Condolence Messages

I first encountered Toms work in the pushing gravity book. Later on, from biographical material, I discovered the Meta Research site. Upon joining Meta, I started by reading his dark matter, missing planets, new comets book. Im easily impressed and told him it equals in quality the University of Chicago Great Books. I expected Tom to be consumed with his projects and ideas and possibly be aloof. But when I posted perspectives on gravity and space on Meta, Tom was always there to respond. He subsequently supported my attempt to present at CCC2 and encouraged my gravitational redshift idea. I was surprised what a down to earth person he is. Great people can amaze you.

Fortunately, Tom provided important energy to the topics of pushing gravity and conquering the big bang nonsense. In addition to great thoughts he provided ongoing creations such as Meta Research. His leadership will be missed.

Paul Schroeder

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Sadness. Great sadness.

Ian Farnworth

My God. It was so fast. It's unbelievable he's gone.

My only solace is that I have faith Tom finally knows some of the answers to the Big Questions. That is comforting.

For those of us still here, well...there are few words to express our feelings of loss.

To the Van Flandern family: you have my deepest sympathies. Even in this time of sorrow, you surely realize how lucky you were to share a life with a special, gentle, friendly, yet fiercely independent man like Tom.

Today, let's revel in Tom's contributions to science and the seeds of inquiry he planted. Though it's uncertain who will possibly take up his fight, for now it's a question better left for future consideration.

We have lost the prominent researcher, independent thinker and good friend...

With sincere condolences,
Karim Khaidarov,
Bourabai Research [url] bourabai.kz/index.html [/url],
Kazakhstan


Two things fill the mind with ever new and increasing wonder and awe, the more often and the more seriously reflection concentrates upon them, the starry heaven above me, and the moral law within me. - Immanuel Kant

My condolences and sympathy to Tom's family.
A great man with great ideas and a flexible mind able to think out of the box is gone.
He will be much missed by many people.
With sorrow for our loss.

Leo Vuyk.

I was totally shocked when I heard the news. What a loss to science. I got to know Tom when I was working on the book "Pushing Gravity". From the start, Tom was enthusiastic and very helpful. His thoughtful, reliable participation really had a reassuring effect on this jittery editor. After the book came out Tom was also instrumental in making it well-known. Now a lot of people have heard about PG, thanks to him. In later years I had many interesting conversations with Tom about numerous topics. I never had a chance to meet Tom in person. I offer my condolences to his family and friends.

Matt Edwards